Keep this party going, y’all.
Pride is n’t over in ATX just yet … soshantay , you stay ! Austin ’s Pride 2022 engage post on August 20th , and though there ’s been a second of to and fro with the date , the party ’s been heave ever since countrywide frolics start back inJune . We ’ve done the AGLIFF Film Festival , the gay rodeo at Dripping Springs , the Pride Pagent atRain on 4th , the new Round Rock Pride , and Austin Black Pride , and well , we’restillthirsty for more . Let ’s not forget that there has n’t been an prescribed Austin Pride celebration since way back in 2019 . The parade was cancel both in 2020 and 2021 , so right now the metropolis is absolutely gagging for just about anything with multi - colored stripes and spangle . Not done with Pride yet , either ? Here ’s what ’s coming up in August , kinsfolk .
The Pride Parade
August 20The star attraction is , of course , the pride parade . With over 400,000 attending in 2019 , this twelvemonth ’s projected to be even bigger . It ’s put on by theAustin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation , our modest local non - lucre , and though slots to join are sell out , you may still support the causal agent bydonationorvolunteering . The parade is free to watch , begin at the State Capitol at 8 postmortem , working its way down Congress Ave and terminate on the Ann Richards Bridge . Cost : Free
Beyond the Rainbow Festival
August 20You ca n’t have a parade without the party . Beyond the Rainbowis the official upshot , hold all twenty-four hours long ( 11 am till 6 pm ) in Fiesta Gardens . Bold and outspoken rapperCupcakkewill newspaper headline , amongst other special guests . There will be plenty of loose games and fair ride , over 140 vendor John Wilkes Booth , drinks and food for thought , and a puff queen storytime . tag are available online and at the gates ( convey cash).Cost : General entry from $ 20 .
Pop Princesses Drag Brunch
August 7What do you get when you throw away a lot of Ariana tunes , mimosas , and a meaty tuck together?Pop Princesses retarding force brunch , of class . On August 7 at 10:30 am , The Four Seasons Hotel Austin will see local favorites Ritzy Bitz and Celia Light , plus iconic New Orleans queen Kookie Baker and Jessica Champagne , impress Pride patrons with a refined lip - sync extravaganza . The accompanying brunch snack counter will be New Orleans - inspired , with goody like Poached Jumbo Shrimp and Crab Claws . Plus , 20 % of proceeds will supportOut Youth , a non - profit organization that serves Central Texas LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies . Cost:$150 for the show , brunch , 2 BEV sword sparkling wine per person , gratuity , and taxes .
Rainbow Skate
August 17Ever since we ascertain Texan dad diva Jessica Simpson take to the skating rink with her gal crony inA Public Affair , roller skating has become a gay Lone Star commonwealth sport . Rainbow Skate honors our aerobic interests , soundtracked byDJ Chorizo Funk — aka the best DJ in Austin — and is open to all historic period at the Playland Skate Center . Cost:$12
Austin Pride Recovery Drag Bingo Brunch
August 20Fairmont Austin ’s an prescribed Austin Pride Partner , so naturally , they have the biggest and bestpool partyof the calendar week . Head up to Rules & Regs on the seventh floor for a lot of wet fun in society of theExtragramsqueens of Austin ( apparently , they ’re very ‘ extra ’ ) and be certain to crash the night and make the Austin Pride Recovery Drag Bingo Brunch the next cockcrow , for more of the same but with prizes worth getting up for ( last year they give away generous staycations at the hotel).Cost : Food prices vary , no cover .
Jazz at Pride
August 11Pride does n’t always have to be about Gaga and sparkle . How about an eventide of jazz to commemorate the occasion?Jazz at Pridepremiers for the first time in Austin , feature humankind - division artists from the LGBTQIA+ community in a modernistic , twerk - your - butt - off - to - malarkey scene . A 32 - piece orchestra will dazzle with hits from Shania Twain , Dionne Warwick , Dean Martin , Ray Charles , and Frank Sinatra against a gorgeous business district backcloth at Skybox on 6th . Local distillery potable will be available for purchase , and ‘ weird and disingenuous attire ’ is boost . Cost : Tickets start at $ 35
Dirty Dynasty Drag Bingo
August 16Fourth and Co.will be host a special Pride Week variant of their famed Dirty Dynasty Bingo with performances and more from Lady - Grackle Birdbreath and Cupcake . Expect drinks specials at the measure , fierce prizes from Austin - base businesses , and a raffle benefiting Austin Pride . This event is for patron age 18 and up . Cost : No cover .
Pride Pregame Party
August 20Hanging out at the W ? Pop downstairs and join in the pre - halting playfulness at the Living Room from 6 - 9 phase modulation . The lounge will have a food market of bug out up shop , including local vendors The Little Gay Shop , Kaftko , Las Ofrendas , and Natural Tat . There will be free Deep Eddy cocktail , and of trend resident stewardess with the mostess , Vylette Ward , will be mingle and mingling . The W is a light walk from Fourth Street’sbest gay bars . If you ’re still in the neighborhood come Sunday , join the WET deck ’s Pride Pool Party from 1 - 5 pm . Cost : Free
Austin Pride|Photo by Dave Wilson
Pop Princesses Drag Brunch|Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Austin
Austin Pride Recovery Drag Bingo Brunch|Photo courtesy of Fairmont Austin
Dirty Dynasty Drag Bingo|Fourth & CO
